Martha Stewart Makes Shortbread Cookies, 3 Ways | Martha Stewart

You don’t have to be Scottish to love shortbread! This classic, deliciously dense treat is surprisingly easy to make, and Martha Stewart is here to show you how. In this video, she demonstrates three delightful variations of shortbread: traditional shortbread wedges, rich brown-butter shortbread lemon bars, and sweet brown-sugar pecan shortbread cookies. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned baker, these recipes are sure to impress at any gathering. Plus, Martha shares tips on how to brown butter and eliminate bubbles from your custard filling for the perfect finish.

0:00 Introduction to Shortbread
0:37 Shortbread Wedges
6:20 Brown-Butter Shortbread Lemon Bars
6:29 How to Brown Butter
13:30 How to Eliminate Bubbles from Custard Filling
15:30 Brown-Sugar Pecan Shortbread Cookies

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Martha Stewart Makes Shortbread Cookies 3 Ways | Martha Bakes S2E2 "Shortbread"

[MarthaStewart]

Thank you for watching Martha Bakes! Come back every Friday at 10AM Eastern as we present full and segmented original episodes from all 11 seasons of Martha Bakes, originally aired on PBS. What are your favorite creative ways to serve shortbread over the holidays?

[juliewatson]

Here’s one for you. Recipe came fromScotswoman from Edinborough. She and a friend experimented with American flours until they found the exact amount flour to use and type of flour. They used WONDRA FLOUR. ALmOST 3 cups and 1/4 cup of regular purpose flour like Gold Meal. Honest to god, it tasted like the imported shortbread . Butter unsalted 2 cups, blended with 2 cups white sugar, then add by tablespoon the two different flours adding them alternately one TBL at a time. I just used a fork to blend till it looks like damp sand. Dump it in a jelly roll pan or regular cookie sheet, the kind with a lip. Then pat it all down. So it lays smooth and flat. Then take your fork and with the tines, stick gently on the top of the dough, poking holes on the top takes longer to do this than the mixing. Holes are about 1/4 inch apart on the entire cookie sheet. Then put in preheated 350* oven for 35-40 mint Ute s j til light brown on edges. While hot, sprinkle with little sifter or with Unger’s some granulated sugar over all the cooked shortbread. Let it cool about 3-4 minutes, then slice it to the size you want, from 1-2 inches, squares, rectangles, doesn’t matter. You MUST STORE IN A METAL TIN. USUALLY CAN BUY CHEAP NEAR XMAS TIME. I cut the size based on how they would fit in the storage tin. After cutting, let pan cool completely down before packed in tin. I can fit all the cookies in one BIG TIN OR TWO MEDIUM TINS. IT PACKS WELL FOR SHIPPING. OUT OF THIS WORLD. I GIFT A LOT OF IT FOR HOLIDAYS. IT COULD LAST A MONTH OR TWO IF YOU CAN HIDE IT. WONDERFUL WITH TEA OR COFFEE. BREAKFAST OR LATE NIGHT SNACK. MEN JUST LOVE IT. I LOVE THIS VERSION. BUT IT MUST BE WONDRA FLOUR IT USES ALMOST THE ENTIRE CANISTER MINUS 1/4 cup. I misplaced my little recipe book, but it’s a standard recipe almost identical to yours, only I use Wondra flour. Try it. I guarantee you will love it.

[nadurkee]

One of my favorite people making one of my favorite cookies, “It’s a good thing!”

[tomsparks]

Ah, Martha. Ive always loved her despite her often-tarnished reputation, because she really is humbler than most narrow-minded people think. She has always stood by her brand which makes her one of the most admirable contributers to her audience and the world. (eg. I bought her "Everyday" chef's knife at KMart in the late 80's which is still sharp and remains my go-to knife). This episode made me want to be in her warm kitchen watching the Master. The lemon bars look so easy.

[soniadobricanin]

I love Martha Stewart! Everything she makes is perfect. I grew up with her amazing tutorials.

[MommahElaine]

I LOVE the idea of using the tart pan; I have seen many recipes, but none ever instructed that method. Also, covering dough with plastic wrap to smooth it is genius! Cannot wait to try!

[jarednil]

Martha Bakes is my new favorite series!! I'm so glad they are releasing the episodes weekly!!😄😄😄

[JimboJones]

I watch Martha Stewart baking videos as my meditation 🧘‍♂️ time to escape from the world

[msl]

I wish Martha had time to teach us more often. I love her lessons. Martha you're simply the best.

[jadecybernz]

My grandparents LOVE shortbread, I make shortbread from them for Christmas every year.

[TheSadie]

Shortbread cookies are my favorite cookies so u decided to make them. I made this on a Saturday, doubled the recipe so 2 pans. I gave 2 pieces away and the rest I ate all by myself and it they were all gone by Wednesday night.Yummy. It’s not Thursday I’ll be making 2 more pans tonight. Thanks Martha . ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[edelynpareja]

thank you for sharing your recipe with me and this is very helpful for me as a beginner.. salamat.. from Legazpi city Philippines

[marilyn]

Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas/recipes with us. Happy Holidays from Texas. thumbs up from a long time fan.

[everettemathisjr]

Always love shortbread cookies they always were and still so delicious

[jobeaulieu]

You make life more enjoyable, Martha. You truly make me believe in bigger and better things.

[mekylieme]

Words I never thought I'd hear from Martha: "Get your husband to make you a template..." So, anyway, I'm very inspired to make shortbread as I love it but have never thought to make it myself for some reason. AND I will make my own template as Martha has so well taught me through the years :)

[pinkcats]

❤watching martha books magazines all these years ❤

[GO-PIES-rk]

Hello from Melbourne Australia. Love you Martha 🥰

[coopie]

I really enjoy watching Martha Bakes! Great recipes and easy to follow! I appreciate the tips, as well.

[bridgettepatterson]

I’m so excited about this show! My favorite dessert are shortbread cookies!!!